The background check bill is expected to be substituted or amended by its sponsor, Senator Charles E. Schumer, Democrat of New York, to attract the support of more Republicans.
Even in 2008, when the security agreement requiring a complete withdrawal by the end of 2011 was passed, officials said privately that they expected the document to be amended to allow a longer military presence.
John P. Kibbie, Democrat of Emmetsburg and president of the State Senate, who has been working on an amended bill expected to be released this week, said he supported the legislation to "make producers feel more comfortable".
A17 Suit Offers New Enron Details In an amended lawsuit expected to be filed today, Enron investors accuse some of the country's top financial institutions of knowingly participating in a scheme to defraud them, adding details about deals involving banks and investment firms that kept Enron afloat even as its finances were falling apart.
The legislation would be the first step in what is expected to be a long, contentious process of amending a term limits law, approved twice by voters, that will force the mayor, the comptroller, the public advocate and most Council members from office in 2010.
The restrictions are expected to be voted on by the legislature in the coming months and could still be amended.
This article was amended on 7 January 2016 to clarify that sanctions against Iran are expected to be lifted this year under the nuclear deal, not next year.
An aide to Ms. Boyer, the lawmaker, said the U.M.P. expected the proposed law to be amended to address those questions.
